Coyotes in Mississippi in January
Yes, January is a good month to see coyotes in Mississippi. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 27 of the 225 sightings logged across the year (12%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.
Good month for coyotes in Mississippi
12%
of yearly sightings
27
records in January
#4
busiest month of 12
225
verified records a year
December 13.3%, January 12%, February 8%. Busiest month is November at 16.4%.
225 verified observations of coyotes in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When coyotes are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
November
37 records (16.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27 | 12% |
| February | 18 | 8% |
| March | 17 | 7.6% |
| April | 16 | 7.1% |
| May | 11 | 4.9% |
| June | 6 | 2.7% |
| July | 6 | 2.7% |
| August | 16 | 7.1% |
| September | 13 | 5.8% |
| Octoberpeak | 28 | 12.4% |
| Novemberpeak | 37 | 16.4% |
| Decemberpeak | 30 | 13.3% |
Coyotes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Coyote | 225 |
In Mississippi, January carries 12% of the year's coyotes sightings, about 3.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from December (13.3%) into January, and it heads toward February (8%) after. The busiest month is November (16.4%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The coyotes most often recorded in Mississippi are Coyote. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which coyotes you are most likely to see
- Coyote225 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see coyotes in Mississippi in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 27 of the 225 verified coyotes sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see coyotes in Mississippi?+
January is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though November and December is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for coyotes in Mississippi?+
November is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through November, December and October, based on 225 verified observations.
Which coyotes are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+
The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Coyote, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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